Patents by Inventor Kelly R. Hefelfinger

Kelly R. Hefelfinger has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Clamp sensor systems and methods
    Patent number: 11333684
    Abstract: A cable clamp system comprises a base assembly defining a base notch defining a notch axis and a carriage assembly defining a drive axis. The drive axis is substantially orthogonal to the notch axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: SENSORLINK CORPORATION
    Inventor: Kelly R. Hefelfinger
  • Clamp sensor systems and methods
    Patent number: 10570937
    Abstract: A clamp assembly comprises a base housing, an anchor member, at least one bracing member, an engaging member, and a clamp bolt. The anchor member supports the at least one brace member. The clamp bolt engages a threaded bore in the anchor member. When the at least one brace member is in an extended position, at least one set of brace teeth engages at least one set of base teeth to brace the at least one brace member against the base housing. When the at least one brace member is braced against the base housing, axial rotation of the clamp bolt applies a clamp force on the engaging member to clamp the cable between the engaging member and the base housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: SENSORLINK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kelly R. Hefelfinger, Robert Pendergrass, Nathanial Roth
  • Clamp Sensor Systems and Methods
    Publication number: 20180195539
    Abstract: A clamp assembly comprises a base housing, an anchor member, at least one bracing member, an engaging member, and a clamp bolt. The anchor member supports the at least one brace member. The clamp bolt engages a threaded bore in the anchor member. When the at least one brace member is in an extended position, at least one set of brace teeth engages at least one set of base teeth to brace the at least one brace member against the base housing. When the at least one base member is braced against the base housing, axial rotation of the clamp bolt applies a clamp force on the engaging member to clamp the cable between the engaging member and the base housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: Kelly R. Hefelfinger, Robert Pendergrass, Nathanial Roth